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Evolution Of Individual Rights Prior To The Constitutional Convention
Number of words: 632 - Number of pages: 3

.... They declared, in principle, the parliament supremacy, the right to free elections, freedom of opinion, the right to bail, prohibition of the cruel penalties, the obligation of informing the convict without delay on the reasons for his arrest, the right of being judged by a tribunal with a jury etc. The first recognition of the human rights in an official document appeared over the ocean, in America during the Independence War carried by the English colonies against the Crown. Thus, in May 1776, in the state of Virginia, there was adopted the "Virginia Bill of Rights". It stated that: "a .....

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British Castles
Number of words: 2389 - Number of pages: 9

.... (Rowling 31). The knights lived in castles built upon hilltops or in the bend of rivers. There they received vessels, held meeting: and upon occasion, defended themselves from rivals. There are many different general styles of castles in Britain. One of the styles is a motte and bailey, which was one of the first types of castles built. The castle was made of a motte, which was a large man-made mound of earth. The top of the mound was surrounded by wooden palisades, which were like logs. Within those logs was a wooden keep. This was used as a lookout tower and a last refuge or keep .....

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A Picture Of Colonial Life
Number of words: 550 - Number of pages: 2

.... of growing crops and tips for hunting game, which made life a lot easier for families. On the homefront, the whole family was expected to help. The men took care of the more laborious jobs. They went out hunting and fishing to catch game, and worked to keep the house sturdy and safe. The women did many in-house chores. They did all the cooking for the household, and had to prepare the food to be cooked, like plucking chickens. They also made most of the clothes for the family and mended them when needed. The older children were made to do several chores, such as helping mother with .....

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King Of The Seas
Number of words: 1924 - Number of pages: 7

.... has impacted naval history in a way that no other invention ever has!” (Davis,135) Many times in United States history the major nations of the world, such as England, France and Germany, have ignored the United States in political matters but this invention and the ironclad to ironclad battle changed a large percentage of their attitudes toward the United States. It made America become feared and respected by large European nations and all the major nations looked at this invention with pure respect and awe. (Love,29) The invention of the ironclad has helped to push America higher on the l .....

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French Nuclear Testing
Number of words: 536 - Number of pages: 2

.... of Future Generations, in protest. France, along with the United States and Great Britain, has not signed a treaty completely prohibiting the detonation of any nuclear device in the South Pacific. Many of the protesting nations located in the Pacific have signed and support this treaty . Also, France has not followed the initiative of most of the nations of the developed world in signing a 1971 treaty prohibiting "the emplacement of nuclear weapons ... on the ocean floor and in the subsoil thereof." Besides public and international disapproval, France may suffer other side effects beca .....

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Feudal Japan
Number of words: 1568 - Number of pages: 6

.... the relationship of man, with the kami, or gods. "Kobutai refers to the traditional assertion that feudal Japanese have divine roots, and but one Imperial Line." (Lewis 1999) . This explains of how the Japanese felt about themselves, and how proud they were of their own culture. Not only that, they felt as if to be more superior beings than any other race on the planet. "Although the Emperor is the logical apex of this structure.....the lower classes were not allowed to lay eyes upon him." (Staff 1999). Like all feudal systems there were many classes. Only a few lived lavish lifes .....

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Confederate States Naval Technological Advances
Number of words: 876 - Number of pages: 4

.... conception of a naval battle, most were fought inland on such rivers as The James, The Virginia, the Mississippi river, and the Missouri River.. When the South began their moves on Northern Naval bases and ship yards on the James, they had no idea what they were about to unleash. After the seizing of Union shipyards, the Confederate Navy was several times stronger than it had previously been. Using the strategic positions they had gained, some good horse sense from their commanders, and a whole lot of luck, the South managed to turn the tables on the Northern water forces. CSN ships .....

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Bacon's Rebellion
Number of words: 751 - Number of pages: 3

.... right to vote is a small but crucial part of the democracy. During the first half of the 17th century the farmers on the plantations in Virginia were not able to exercise their right to vote. The only people that were able to vote during this time were the wealthy men who owned land. Overall the colonists had not been treated fairly. They had been over taxed and denied their voting rights. To them voting meant that the person they elected was the person they felt was responsible enough to motivate them and support them. Unfortunately Governor Sir William Berkeley was not living up to .....

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Obidiah
Number of words: 1411 - Number of pages: 6

.... Jehoshaphat¡¦s reign (2 Chr 20:1-2). For these actions, as well as others Edom finds itself at the words of Obadiah as he prophesies their judgement. Although Obadiah is not related to as a ¡§prophet¡¨ of God (Obad 1:1) his purpose is clearly established as God¡¦s mouth piece against Edom, and later confirmed by his contemporary, Jeremiah (Jer 49:7-22). Obadiah¡¦s name means ¡¥servant/worshipper of Yahweh¡¦. Thus giving him the known title many of God¡¦s prophets operated under ¡¥servant¡¦. The fact also that there is no mention of a father for God¡¦s servan .....

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Andrew Jackson 3
Number of words: 535 - Number of pages: 2

.... head and left hand which left him scarred for a lifetime (World Book Encyclopedia, 1976) small pox a very deadly disease, during the times of George Washington, but he survived it (internet) He went to Waxhaw Presbyterian Church because he wanted to be a minister. Later on, he started to study law and became a lawyer and a landowner. he was a general in the War of 1812. He graduated high school from Waxhaw Presbyterian Church and is believed to have gone to college. He got married to Mrs. Rachael Donelson Robards, a dark eyed, dark haired woman. They did not have any children together. So .....

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